Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 3 large baking potatoes
  • vegetable oil (, for frying)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices bacon (, cooked and crumbled)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut the potatoes in half, then into 1/3rds (total 18 pieces). Slice the top half of the triangle of the wedge off leaving a flat top wedge.
  • Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot to 350 degrees and add the potatoes to the heated oil, cooking until the potatoes are browned.
  • Put the fried potato wedges on a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper.
  • Top the potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese and top with bacon crumbles.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted then top with bacon crumbles and bake for an additional 5 minutes.